Adams House Reviews

This was a wonderful museum. We learned so much history on the town as well. A little slow for our 5 & 7 year old, but they did fine through it.

Touring the Adams Home is a great way to experience Deadwood’s history first hand. The home is beautifully maintained, and the tours offer interesting insight to the families who lived in the home as well as information about Deadwood’s past.

The tour is very good we had a great guide every room we went into was very elegant still had vintage push buttons for the lights and to request the maid

Very informative! Good for adults, but kids would not be interested, Our guide was every knowledgable! It was amazing to see the house with all it’s original furnishings! Amazing— like a time capsule!

I have to say I loved the tour guide, and the tour, she was very very knowledgeable about the Adams House! I will definitely recommend this to people if they are in the area! Thanks

We really enjoyed our trip to the Adams museum. This is a must see for anyone visiting Deadwood, especially if you have small children.

We had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful home. The young lady that provided us our tour was only on the job two weeks and you would never have been able to tell. She was knowledgeable and very personable. What a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.

This house is so fantastic because the owner basically shut the door and didn't touch it for 50+years - leaving everything in the house. The city of Deadwood now owns it and has done a terrific job of restoring the exterior and cleaning up the interior. The docent was very knowledgeable and my husband and I both really enjoyed it. It is right down the street from the Mt Moriah Cemetery which is worth a visit too.

I've been to similar tours of Victorian homes, so I'd say if you really like that sort of thing, go for it. If you want more of the history of Deadwood, rather than just of the house itself and the families that owned it, check out the Adams Museum instead.

It was a very informative tour of a house with much history! It was guided by 2 ladies very informed of the history, and were very polite. We had a great time.

This was our next stop after the Adams Museum. Our tour guide, Sue, was excellent as she not only told us a lot of the history of the house, but also the history of the area. This was very informative and helpful to understanding how this area developed.

If you only have time for one stop, this is the place to stop.

Wonderful tour of the Franklin - Adams house !! The guide was amazing sharing so much of the house, family and the period of time.

If u are looking for a history lesson with amazing pictures and a story to tell.. u must stop by admission is donation and a dollar to keep this part of history alive is well worth it.. check out the adams house afterwards..

We were really eager to here about the spooky past of the Adams house but were met with a detailed history of the house and family spare anything super natural. They did say in October they do tarot readings...too bad we went in June.

Very interesting. The house was very nice and well kept. The guide was very informative and knew a lot. Recommend this to anyone interested in history.

This house was really cool because it had so many things that were original! They had a lot of technology for the time. Tour is $8 and took about 35 mins.

We went to this house in hopes we could look around and read some things on our own. We were led around by a tour guide with no personality. He had his information all down pat but he didn't do well in social situations, for example a crying baby or a child touching something he came off as very rude. I felt like we were told a lot of info but had no time to look at the house. It was stuffy and crowded and not my favorite place to visit. That being said the house was neat to look at.

The two staff members were so friendly. The house is very cool with some great history. It wasn’t crowded, and we enjoyed the tour.

This is a beautiful home and we enjoyed touring it. The guide told interesting stories about the former owners. The many restrooms were amazing.

This was a house well beyond it's time period. Lots of history within these walls and a great story to hear. Beautiful and within walking distance of Historic Deadwood. Our guide was really knowledgeable on the house.

This was a very interesting tour, not only about the house but of the occupants who passed through. The 45 minute tour was perfect, as our guide was exceptional and well briefed (he could have lived there). The 1892 Queen Anne-style mansion reveals the tragedies and triumphs of two of Deadwood's founding families, including that of W.E. Adams. The house, furnished with all the modern features of its time, updates the Deadwood timeline after the gold rush and the Wild Bill years. After Adams' death in 1934, his second wife Mary - 44 years younger than W.E., shut the house up and let it sit for almost 60 years - preserving history for us! One preserved item is the cookie jar in the kitchen containing cookies made over sixty years ago.

What a nice home to visit. There is so much history. The tour guide was very informative. He knew all the interesting facts about the families and their past. If you enjoy history and homes enjoy this one.

The tour guide was a fountain of Deadwood history and very creative about describing the fascinating lives of the original and subsequent families who built and lived in this grand manor. If you are a historical architecture buff, this is a DO NOT MISS!! Each room held breath taking ornamentation and history. I'm so grateful that Deadwood restored this incredible home!!

This museum had the history of the settlement complete with the characters that made it all happen.
If you want to get familiar with the history of the town this is a must see!

After hearing about the house; we had to go see it for ourselves. The tour guide did well presenting the history. The house is beautiiful and was built with style!

This was one of my favorite attractions in Deadwood. The house has been beautifully maintained. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the home, the different owners and the history of Deadwood. I highly encourage you to visit it!

Great tour—the restoration and preservation work done at the Adam’s House is wonderful and the tour guide provided an interesting and informative presentation.

We went late this afternoon after stopping at the cemetary and was lucky enough to get the last tour at 4:00. Wonderful tour guide who spent so much time telling us the history and about the people. From Italian marble sinks, to an alligator bag, everywhere you looked something beautiful caught your attention. Thank you for the BEST ending to a great day in beautiful Deadwood!!

If you appreciate good architecture and houses of the times, this is a must see. I loved every minute of it. And the history that goes with it - just amazing.

This is an amazing treasure in Deadwood! Beautifully preserved, with docents who so obviously are passionate about the history and family. Hear touching tales of why the Humane Society just had their fundraiser here, learn more than you thought you needed to know about curtains, hear about love stories and loss and all of the things that make real families tick. You will not be disappointed in this lovingly preserved home. Small but clean bathrooms and a well-curated small store are in the outbuilding - check in there for your tour.

We thoroughly enjoyed touring the Adam’s House. Our guide made it so interesting. She was knowledgeable and friendly. The interior of the house has been beautifully restored.
It gives you a real feel for how the wealthy lived in the late 1800’s.

The Adams House is one of the must see destinations if you come to Deadwood. Especially if you are a history buff. We started in the gift shop while were waiting for our tour to begin. Keenan was super helpful in helping us pick out some books that were specific to what we were telling him we were interested in. You can really tell that he has a broad knowledge of the local history and didn't mind taking the time to chat with us about it. The home is beautifully preserved and our guide, Bonnie, painted a very thorough picture of the genealogy of the family as well as what life was like for them. It was just my husband and I on this trip. But we are looking forward to going back and taking our grandchildren with us.

Great museum lot of neat stuff has a lot of maps and pictures has a lot of map send pictures kind of a small Museum will not take long to go through

The house was really neat to see. Our tour guide was excellent.
Bonnie was her name. The house is located on a quite residential street. Lots of antiques. Lots of history. Worth your time to tour.

It’s a beautifully preserved house, a joy to see and explore, takes you back in time. The tour guide had lots of interesting stories to share. Recommended.

My family and I (two kids ages 7 and 5 and my husband) enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide, Samantha, was very knowledgeable and answered so many of our various questions with ease! The home is immaculate and so well preserved. Samantha is professional and welcoming, providing intriguing details about the house and its owners. The home really came to life for us thanks to her skills.
I would definitely visit it again.

I'm glad we stopped here. It's a perfectly preserved time capsule from a fascinating historical period. Beautiful furniture and intriguing household items. The tour wasn't too long (45 min) and offered an interesting glimpse into the past. To be honest we came here because we are into haunted history and this place was really fun. Got some creepy photos with strange green orbs.

Took the tour of the Adams House and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our tour guide, Robin, was excellent. She didn't rush, gave lots of interesting history about the house and the families who once occupied it, and was considerate of a lady using a cane to get around. The amenities of the house were well beyond the typical house of that era. I would definitely recommend putting this on your agenda to see if you go to Deadwood, SD.

The Adams House is a great tour of an authentic 1800s mansion. Most of the furnishings are all original from the period that the Adams family lived there. A must see if you want to see how the rich lived in the town of Deadwood.

If you like visiting old houses that still looks like it is lived in then this is one for viewing It might not be all that old but it has some very charming features and very interesting history so well cared for and a credit to the city of Deadwood

We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour around this magnificent home. Our guide was pleasant and informative. The detail in every room and restoration work were truly amazing. Would highly recommend this tour.

What not to love at this historical house, its gorgeous has history of past inhabitants n the view...

Beautiful home. Favorite part was the Majolica fireplace tile. Tour guide was good. Too bad we had to wear masks. Made it hard to read facial expressions.

great place, felt rushed to get in go through get out. U will love the architect and story behind this famouse home.

Yes it was closed, but we were able to see plenty of the outside. We did a little Google searching and we're impressed with what the Adams' achieved. We did not have enough time to return later. Worth the visit.

This was a different tour from the daily tour that is done. This was solely done on the Victorian Era and we believe that it was their first time doing this type of tour. The guides were very friendly and the tour was outstanding and the staff was very knowledgeable about the house and the families that had owned that home and about the home itself for the period in time. It was a little more money than the regular tour, but after this one they prepare refreshments afterwards that contained fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, lemonade, ice tea, and water. they also had games after the tour that were from that are and unfortunately I cannot comment on that part as we left early, this tour was a later one and we had done other things that day and just wanted to rest. Highly recommended if you enjoy history

We loved the home and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour very fun. We had visited the home before but we loved it so much we went back 15 years later, Well worth the tour.

The tour guide was excellent, and knew about every detail on the house and could answer any questions the tour group had. She gets a thumbs up. The house was well preserved, and took you in time from when the first few families were living in it. The families themselves had an interesting and at times tragic history that added to the home. I normally only go to homes of the nationally known individuals but was glad I stopped in for a tour. The tour took roughly 45-50 minutes.

Nicely restored house with nearly all items from original family members. Guide was well informed , we walked up from the Deadwood Historic district .

Great tour, guide is very knowledgeable about the history of the house and its residents. Unfortunately they don't allow photographs, I would have like to take some of the excellent architecture.

An amazingly well preserved home that has housed two of Deadwood's most important families. It was essentially vacant for over 50 years. Some parts are still being renovated, but most of the home is still the original rooms and furniture. The guide was very well informed and friendly. Definitely worth the entry fee if you are interested in the former lifestyles of the wealthy of Deadwood.

First off, we didn't "skip the line", we went to the ticket office and purchased a ticket for the museum.

That said, we had just explored the Spearfish Canyon and knew we wanted to return to Deadwood and tour the Adam's museum. When we saw the signs for the Adam's museum directed towards the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, we followed them. We parked out from of this rather nice home.

We made it in time for the tour, however, you are required to wear masks. Perhaps if we hadn't felt rushed to quickly join the tour that had just started, we would have realized that we were at the wrong museum. We both commented how we thought the cost was supposed to be voluntary $5 and pondered the $10 admission fee.

The house inside was nice, but stuffy. And when you are wearing masks, the heat inside is more prominent. It would be a nice place to visit in the cooler months, where you won't notice the stale air. Usually I like to research a house before going on tour to understand the history. To appreciate what I'm looking at. In this case, I was completely in the dark. The most I gleaned was that the family had a lot of money and these are the items he brought to Deadwood.

About 5 minutes in the tour we realized our mistake, we hadn't even left the main room. We were at the wrong museum. This was not the Adam's Museum, the history and natural history of deadwood. This was literally the Adam's family museum. OY. When we asked the tour guide if she thought we would be able to receive a refund, her reply was no.

My wishes now is that we had returned to the gift shop to request our money back, but based on her comment we didn't. So they received a $20 donation that day.

Would I recommend this tour? Only if you know the history ahead of time and to visit during the cooler months. I love old houses, but this one wasn't talking to me. Plus, it didn't help that we were at the wrong museum. Plus know that masks are required.

We decided to tour the Adams House after visiting Mount Moriah on our recent trip to Deadwood. I am so glad we did. I felt like I had stepped back into time. The house is beautiful and our tour guide was very well informed on the history of the house as well as the lives of the family who lived there.

This place is a must in any history buff's travel list.
The tour guide was great and you'll be transported back to how glorious it was back in the day.

Highly recommended.

Our family tours house museums across the US. This is one of the best house museums we've ever visited. It's unusual in that the original furnishings have been kept with the house because it was owned by one individual for several decades who let the house sit unoccupied for several decades. It's unusual because it has had minimal changes since being built.

There are more interesting houses, even in the Midwest, but the guide did the best of her job. It is a history of a rich family living partly in this house. I didn’t learn much about the region.

Our tour was like getting to step back in time and hear the stories this beautiful old home had to tell. Our docent, Robin did a wonderful job of bringing this old home to life. She was full of stories and information and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend this tour that takes about one hour.

This tour was amazing. The house is so cool. The tour guide was so knowledgeable. If you enjoy old home tours it’s a must! Not for young kids at all. My teenage girls enjoyed it though.

This was a great tour by a very knowledgeable guide. We went all the way through the house and saw some amazing furnishings and art work. From wall paper to electrical items and from chandeliers to heating, this was an amazing house for its time. The original house cost $8500. It is currently handicap accessible. Tour take about 45 minutes.

We had no idea how beautiful this house would be on the inside. So many little details that really made it amazing. The tour guide was very informative and able to answer all questions.

Nicely restored home. Great way to learn about 2 families who were instrumental in the growth of Deadwood. The guide was well informed. We enjoyed our visit.

Worth a visit if you like to tour historical houses. Our tour guide was very knowledgable. Helped us understand the history of Deadwood.

We absolutely loved our tour of the Adams House Museum. Baylee was a great guide!

Beautiful home and history!

This was an amazing tour. We were lucky enough to be the only ones at that time. The home had everything left as it was when Mrs. Adams left it. She only came back once a year, but we were told, never stayed in the house again. She believed it to be haunted. The whole place was simply amazing to see how they lived back then. It was the first house in Deadwood to have a phone and electricity. Well worth the price of the tour.

It is fun to see how the rich lived long ago. This is an excellent example of the real live of the rich in that era of gun slingers and pioneer days. A must see if your traveling in this area.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Adams House. It is interesting and beautiful. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning more about the history of Deadwood. There is a small gift shop and clean, comfortable rest rooms. We would definitely return because I can't get enough of these kinds of historic homes. Beautifully furnished, beautiful personal things that belonged to the family. Beautifully restored. Just loved it. Great front porch. Beautiful yard. Just off the edge of town. I do recommend driving there due to it being hilly to get there from town.

The docent is very knowledgeable and pleasant. She moved a little too fast from one room to the next, though. I was not given the opportunity to ask a question about the furnishings in one room. Still, it was a beautiful property and I highly recommend the tour.

This house is very cool to see. You get to go thru the first and second levels. The tour guide was very good and answered all the groups questions. The only disappointing thing is that you do not get to go to the third level to see the “smoking room” in the turret. I’m sure it’s a safety issue as it appears to be part of the attic space but I would have loved to climbed the stairs to take a peak. Also you do not get to see the basement as I’m sure it’s used for storage of some type. Still a good tour and it’s neat to think of what it was like in the early 1900s. There is also an Adams museum which is great to see as well but don’t confuse the two. The house is a few blocks away from the museum.

This was a little gem and was a beautiful home. However, the guide was very rude and made the experience not as enjoyable as it could have been. She scolded people in our tour for chatting and accused two people of not paying. Which they had and had their tickets that she had sold them 5 minutes prior to the tour. One gentleman asked about the piano and she said, "I already talked about it". Not a good representation of the museum. Then upon leaving, my husband and I were verbally a abused by a man (whose home is next to the museum) who told us we were not residents and could not park on the street. He came off of his property and started yelling in my husbands window! The whole experience left us with a bad taste of Deadwood. It's a shame because it is so rich in history.

This museum was one of my favorite in town! Some amazing artifacts including the largest piece of gold to have been found in Deadwood, Charlie Utter's Smith & Wesson, and some of the playing allegedly on the table when Wild Bill was killed. Great staff and wonderful exhibits!

This is a stunning piece of history in Deadwood. Guided tours are provided and the guides give you hood insight and information on the history of the house and the town. Tours are about an hour long.
The house is set up like it originally was with all of the old possessions of the Adams family set out.
A truly beautiful house that gives some insight into what it was like in Deadwood long ago.

I have visited both the Adams Museum and the Adams House, and although I recommend both, the Adams House is my favorite. Beautiful Victorian home with so many of its original furnishings and household items -it's fascinating to see!

From our tour we learned that after W.E. Adams’ death in 1934, his wife closed up the house and it sat silent and unoccupied for nearly 60 years. Mrs. Adams left the house just as it was -she just closed it up and left. It's like a time capsule!

This was a cool place to see in Deadwood. I like Victorian houses, and I enjoyed seeing the decor and learning about the history of the family.

This was a great tour! We went in fall when the tours are a full hour instead of 1/2 hour. I would definitely recommend that, if you have a choice. Our tour guide had a lot of time to tell a lot of great stories about the families who owned the house and answer questions about the building, the furniture and the restoration. So much beauty & great history!

Built in the late 1800's, the Adams House packs in quite a bit of history for this area. The home has had limited remodeling / renovations over the years and it's interesting to see the furnishings (many from the original owner), the decorative features - wonderful ceramic tile and plaster work in the turret parlor. It had electricity, hot and cold running water and a telephone when built. Makes you think about the skills required and available at that time to create this home.Also, you get a little insight into the lives of the wealthy at that time! Our guide, Elizabeth, obviously was interested in the home and local history as she pulled it all together. At $10.00 per person, it's a great way to spend some time and provide support for this local landmark.

Very interesting tour of a pristine old home. Unlike most historic homes, most everything inside is original to the home, which perhaps sets this tour apart from other. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

Six of us were on vacation in the Black Hills, so the Adams Museum is a must. Lots of history here relating to the Gold Rush, mining, Wild Bill Hickok, etc. There is no charge but donations are expected and it’s well worth your time and money. Make sure to visit.

Guided tours are given daily. There is lots of history and original furniture from the third owner. Very informative and should be on your Deadwood list of things to see.

I’ve been in a number of historic houses and was surprised at this one. Who would have expected to find a house as modern in this little mining town. It had a telephone the same year as the White House got one. Lots of specials. It was even more advanced than the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth - but a lot smaller. A real testament to what “gold wealth” can buy.

We have traveled and visited quite a few house museums. This one was very nice with some exceptionally beautiful stain glass windows. Just the right length of tour.

Aaron that works at adams house. He is a wealth of knowledge. Enjoyed all his stories. He loves his job. Overheard him answering some children's questions and was so patient with them.

This amazing home has been lovingly restored and contains original furniture books dishes etc. from the Adams family and has an interesting and sad past. A must see!

We visited in July and I have little to add to the excellent reviews already posted. Our docent was marvelous and the house and contents very interesting. We also enjoyed the stories of the family that lived there. We feel it is a "must see" for Deadwood and we saw the Adams Museum first which made our visit more meaningful. My only disappointment was the fact that we could not take photos but I purchased a small book which contains some photos and lots of interesting facts about the house and the family.

Lots of history of the first people to love in Deadwood. If your into old historical homes then this is a must see. Our tour guide was very informative. Last about 40 min.

It's an eclectic set of displays and a cute gift shop. I took it in quickly before hoping on a tour.

it had a lot of neat stuff in it, the gift shop was disappointing it didn't have several items that I was looking for,also they did not let you take pictures inside

If you have the time, this historic home is well worth the visit. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The "modern" conveniences of the home put in around 1905 are fascinating and educational. It was very warm in the house during the summer and you will spend most of your time standing, so consider that before visiting.

Enjoyed the guided tour of the home, guide was very knowledgeable and answered all the our questions. The house is beautifully restored. Check for coupons before you go!

On street parking is limited but seemed to be enough. I walked from our rental on Monroe Street.

Wonderdul tour of a lovely old house conducted by Tanya. I see a lot of bathroom fixtures that were present in my grandparents house, brought back a lot of memories. With the 18.00 for the tour

Our tour guide seemed knowledgeable, but not a great speaker. The seemed well restored considering it was once used as a bed and breakfast.

This place was amazing. Beautiful job in recreating all the characteristics of an earlier era. I adored the tour. Robin did an awesome job. This is a must see for history lovers.

Beautiful and large house in Deadwood with some interesting backgrounds of the builders and owners. Tour is $10 each and last about 45 min. Very informative of the early history of deadwood and it's people. Amazing how well the house has been maintained.

If you are interested in the history in the Deadwood, this is a must! Furnished in period correct artifacts and led by a knowledgeable staff, a visit here places you back in the time of Deadwood's prime...

My husband and I enjoyed the tour of this home greatly. Bonnie was our guide and was very knowledgeable about its history. Lots of insight into the family's that had lived there. Home is gorgeous and well maintained in as close to original condition as possible. Tour takes about 45 minutes and we enjoyed every minute.

Guided tour gives detail to various elements of the home. Wonderful home restoration. Bought a combined ticket for this house and Days of 76 museum. Really enjoyed the history.

Really enjoyed this tour. We had Robin as our tour guide and she was very very knowledgeable and she kept the tour interesting for our 8 and 12 year old. Fun facts about the family and time period as well as knowledge in the architecture and building style. The kids as well as the parents enjoyed this little slice of deadwood history! Request Robin as your guide.

The historic Adams House was built in 1892 by Deadwood pioneers Harris and Anna Franklin. In 1920, it was purchased by Deadwood businessman and former mayor W.E. Adams as a tribute to the Black Hills pioneers and in remembrance to his deceased first wife and two daughters. Located at 22 Van Buren Street, the fully restored Queen Anne style mansion is well known for oak interiors, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained glass windows, electricity, telephone service, original furnishings and thoroughly modern 19th century plumbing. They chronicle Deadwood's transition from a raucous mining camp into a prosperous and technologically rich city. The house sat silent for more than 50 years after Adams' death in 1934. His second wife left everything intact, from the sheet music on the piano to the books in the library to the china in the pantry to the patent medicines in the bathroom, even cookies in the cookie jar. The house was purchased by the Deadwood Historic Presentation Commission in 1992 and restored as a house museum in 2000.

Interesting. Tour is approx. 45-1 hour. My 12 year old son even enjoyed the history. Beautiful home.

Having travelled from Melbourne, Australia, this house was on my list of things to see. The Visitors Centre twice advised us to go and see it but neither time told us tours were on the hour, nor that we even needed to see the house via a tour. We inadvertently turned up just on 3pm where people were waiting to start the 3pm tour. We went to find someone to ask to join the tour and were promptly told, by who I assume was the Tour Guide, to come back at 4. I asked if we could look at the house without a tour and was told a flat 'no'. No apologies, nothing. The people queued up could not believe we had been turned away (neither could we!). We could not make the 4pm tour and were leaving the next morning so we left Deadwood without seeing it. Very disappointing.

So glad we took a moment to tour the Adams House! Our tour guide was phenomenal and we enjoyed hearing about her personal connection with the property. She recalled polishing the silver when she was young! She probably took longer with us because it was just my husband and I, and we were the lucky ones for it! Be sure to inspect the incredible sink bowls in the bathrooms on the second floor!

Our tour guide showed us a picture on her smartphone of the new Dignity metal sculpture along I90 in Chamberlain. Said she hadn't been there yet but recommended we stop if we could. On our way back to the Twin Cities, we did stop and were so glad she gave us the tip! Dignity is amazing. Can only imagine what she looks like lit up along I90 in the dark. Thank you for a wonderful tour and all your insights!

If you like old houses like I do, this one is great! The original furnishings are all on display. And the history of the owners is so interesting. The docent was very knowledgeable, and she offered lots of tidbits about the furnishings, artifacts, and lives of the previous owners. The preservation and details of the home are amazing. This is definitely worth a stop. You can only view the home via a tour, and you can book in advance. Go see it!

We enjoyed the tour of the Adams House our Docent Karen was very friendly and informative. After the tour when chatting with we learned that she was a retired educator. We saw how that came out during the tour as she enjoyed telling us about the Adams House and "educating" us..

Interesting and since we saw it on Ghost Adventures that was the only reason we made time. The Cemetery is also close by.

The Adams house is a historic home that has been turned into a museum. The second wife of Mr. Adams walked away from the home, locked it up intact, and moved to California. You will see original woodwork, furniture, a lovely majolica bird tile fireplace, restored molding, dishes, cabinetry, old stoves, an early icebox, lamps, and other art. Purchase tickets behind the home for $10 per person. There are bathrooms in the ticketing room and they are large and wheelchair friendly. I did not see lot parking but there are areas on the street for parking. The home has a lift for wheelchair access to the 1st floor ( thank you!). The upstairs bedrooms involve many stairs. The tour guides are wonderful, very interesting, and obviously love the house and know the history. The lady that stayed with me due to my wheelchair was very kind and educated me about the house and family. She went above and beyond. Thank you! This is a must see for history, art, and architecture buffs. Easy to find if you are in downtown Deadwood. Probably not for little kids unless they are very well behaved and can be careful around old things.

Offers a great glimpse into how the well-to-do folks lived in Deadwood. The guided tour goes through most of the rooms explaining the history of the decor, refurbishment and family stories. Probably not good for small kids as very few areas are roped off, which is awesome because you can get close to everything. The tour lasts about 45 mins with no food or beverages allowed. It's a nice break from the bars and cigarettes.

Delightful tour of historic home in Deadwood. Home filled with original furnishings. A great part of the history of the area.

Our guide, Hugh, was very nice and focused on the pictures in the house. I would have liked to know more about some of the unique pieces (was it Iznik tile on the stand, where did the urn originate), but he was overall well versed in the house's history. As a South Dakotan, I would have preferred to know more about the SD connections, the owners' business dealings, etc.

My two year old left halfway through with my husband and I stayed with our daughter. The door locks once the tour starts, so be prepared if you plan to "switch" adults halfway through that you will need go to the visitor's center for someone to let you in.

Wasn't worth the stop. Paid and was looking at the items in the "store" and was rushed to see the house (only two of us and no one else so why the rush)

We did this tour back in August whilst staying in Deadwood. We walked to it from the town centre which took 20 minutes for so. It was an interesting tour, was disappointed that we where unable to take photos inside the house.

Large beautiful Queen Anne house built in 1892 by the Franklins. an early Deadwood family. Beautifully decorated with many modern(for its day) conveniences.

Was an excellent tour!!! We enjoyed the fireplaces, carved plaster walls and the beautiful sinks. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and we enjoyed all she told us.

Passed this beautiful house in our way to the cemetery in deadwood. Well up there in the gift shop we found out about this beautiful home that was at the bottom of the hill and decided to take a tour of it. The tour last about 45 minutes and there is a charge for it but we found it fascinating and the docent was very well-informed. It's gorgeous home, wonderfully restored exactly as it was left in the 1920s.

Staff and tour was very informative and interesting providing a history of the house and former owners of the house. It was worth the 10.00 fee.

We loved the Adams House! It was so interesting to learn so much about the families who lived in the house, and facts about the house itself. Will be back again to see the beautiful house for sure!

We took the tour through the Adams House and it was very well done. The preservation of the house was magnificent. The woman that did our tour (wish i remembered her name), was awesome. Her knowledge of the house was outstanding and she didn't make us feel rushed when we went through. VERY cool tour!

We stopped and toured the Adams House it is very well preserved the history of the house is interesting the house is beautiful the tour gives great information on the families that lived there. I had my 11 year with me and he enjoyed the tour also.

Awesome tour. Anyone that enjoys historic homes will love this tour. One of the best parts of our trip

Well worth time great old house
Very interesting history tour guide knowledge was spot on made tour very interesting

Don't miss this if you are visiting Deadwood. The house is well-maintained. The interior is phenomenal--so well-restored with original furnishings. Our tour guide clearly loved her work and really added to our enjoyment of the house.

We enjoyed the tour. Lots of interesting history in and about the house and a chance to see some interesting period artifacts, granted from those who probably qualified as the 1%. I was curious enough to purchase the book so I can continue to learn about the house and the families who lived there.

If you like history, this is a neat place to explore it. The guided tour of the Adams house was interesting and informative. Seeing the inside of the home and looking back in time was a great experience. You cannot touch anything and you cannot use flash photography or do any video recording but you can take pictures. The guide gives you time in each room to ask questions.

This is a beautiful house and the history of it is very interesting. The tour is very informative, kids and I enjoyed it.

Our tour shed light on Deadwood’s interesting past. The restoration and original features make this tour well worth the price of admission. The tour guide could probably come up with funnier jokes.

An old Victorian home with history. We took the tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Learned about the family, the house and the city of Deadwood. Then a walk about the grounds. Lovely.

It's a cool tour to learn a little more about the area and the house, but in my opinion a little costly for what it is. The house itself is cool but not that extravagant. Again cool to see but admission should be a little less.

We really enjoyed our stop here when in Deadwood. The house is beautiful and learned some history. Worth the stop!

The tour was truly a step back in time. So interesting to see how the well to do lived in the past. Our tour guide was very informative. I almost felt as if I was watching the Adams' go about their daily routine.

The owner locked up this luxurious house and all its furnishings untouched for 51 years!! It is beautifully preserved and has many interesting artifacts. I loved the kitchen with its c1900 appliances. There were original cookies still in the jar from when she left. The guided tour is 45 min and very interesting. This is a fine example of the way wealthy people lived back then.

The tour of the Adams House was not only informative by our excellent tour guide, but presents a unique history of life in Deadwood during those times. Most certainly a must see after you visit the Adams Museum. The Adams House tour reminded me of the early days of the Newport Mansion tours when they had a live tour guide. The tour guide we had at the Adams House was wonderfully knowledgeable.

Had a great host and it was worth the hour it took to tour. Can't believe that most of the things withstood the test of time and not thrown out in the years it stood empty!! Somebody was smart!

This place was one of a kind. The memorabilia they have from the time period is cool. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had. Totally recommend.

We showed up after the tour time was meant to start But the tour guide took us anyway & he gave us the best tour . It was just my husband & I we enjoyed the history of this house very much . I would highly recomend this tour .

Beautiful historic home in what used to be a wild part of the country. This one was particularly interesting because most of the furniture and decorations belonged to the various owners of the home.

I enjoyed seeing this beautiful house and hearing about it's history. We got there just in time for the tour, so we were happy about that.

Our tour guide was particularly articulate and knowledgeable making this an excellent tour. The tours run on the hour (I believe) and last about 45 minutes. The house is well appointed with period pieces and the family history is interesting.
Visit the house after learning about Deadwood at the museum, we then walked (good exercise) up to the cemetery - great day!

Really enjoyed the guided tour of the house. House still has a lot of the original items from years ago. Guide goes through all the history of the house and can answer all questions you might have, a must see for history of the town.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Adams House in Deadwood and the staff was wonderful and professional. There's a nice shop area where you purchase your tickets for the tour that had cold drinks (much appreciated after the warm walk up to visit Wild Bill &Calamity Jane's graves at Mt. Moriah cemetery)and we were able to look around. The house is what I'd refer to as Victorian style and is a very fine example of beautiful architecture. Very elegant and classy. Wonderful place for all but especially a place ladies or older folks might enjoy. Great place to visit as you leave Mt. Moriah cemetery as it's just down the street. Everyone working there were very friendly &helpful and very inviting. In fact they even suggested the Adams Museum downtown might be a place we'd enjoy also and we visited that as well. If they hadn't talked with us about it we probably wouldnt have stopped there but were certainly glad we did. The outside yard area around the house was lovely with the beautiful flowers &lovely wrought iron fence. Would definitely recommend and enjoy visiting again if in the area.

If you have an appreciation for old houses, architecture, period decor, and some prominent Deadwood family histories from the early 1900's, then this tour is for you. The tour took about an hour and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and open to the many questions I had. The entire house is full of possessions from the original and subsequent owners which is also very interesting. Overall would recommend this if you're interested in the above things listed at all.

Fascinating history and stunning historical home built in 1887. The Narrator was awesome. Big part of Deadwoods history.

I was pleasantly surprised by the story of this home in relation to Deadwood. Great tour, would love to do it again and a beautiful home! Well worth the money.

Until I took the tour, I was not aware of what the Adams House was. It is a beautiful historical home with all the original furnishings. The tour guide was very pleasant and informative. He provided a lot of history about the family and the home. It is definitely worth visiting. If you go, you will need to take the trolley or walk as there are only a few parking spots on the street as the home is in a residential area.

A great experience...the tour was very interesting and informative. Steve the tour guide was superb, and full of so many interesting facts and history. No photography allowed in the house, but as it tuned out, photography was unnecessary as a color booklet is available (very inexpensive) in the gift shop, and it has all the photos anyone would want in it. Thanks again Steve....brilliant!! .....as a couple of Aussies on a road trip......most enjoyable.

The tour guide was excellent and gave a very informative view of life in the early days of a prominent family.

Good trip. We arrived at approximately 1 pm and made our way towards the entrance of the gift shop. We were able to check in for the next available tour which was at 1:30 pm. The gift shop contained restrooms, along with a small selection of items related to Deadwood. We met the tour guide in the front of the building and the tour started promptly. The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the house and the people who lived in it throughout the years. We went from room to room, going over the purpose of each room and viewing important artifacts. We were able to see some old furnishings, along with several old paintings.

Tip: I recommend spending 45 minutes here if you truly want to see everything.

We were just n a motorcycle road trip and took a rain day off to spend in Deadwood. Visited two museums and the Adams House. We had a knowledgeable tour guide. The artifacts and decor are wonderful!

A surprising piece of interesting history in Deadwood. My two friends and I enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was informative and answered most of our questions.

Beautiful Home. House has a lot of historical features and history to it. Carries a lot of Deadwood History. Very enjoyable tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed seeing the Mansion very much.
Would recommend anyone going to Deadwood to stop and see this Mansion.

My wife and I visited Adams House on Sunday, July 24th. Our tour guide, Robin, was exceptional. She went into great detail with the history and family stories in regard to the house. She even stayed after her tour and spoke with us for 20 minutes. We highly recommend visiting the Adams House while you're in Deadwood.

Ian was the most knowledgeable tour guide! He knew everything, every question I had, he knew the answer. I learned so much about the Adams House and history of the people who lived in it. This was the most interesting tour I have taken!

This house, owned by a prominent Deadwood citizen at the turn of the century and restored after being abandoned for many years, is a must-see for anyone visiting Deadwood for its rich history. It's a beautiful relic from a bygone era. Our tour guide, Sue, was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the house and its inhabitants over the years. The only downside was that no photography was permitted - which would not have bothered me at all, if there had been any option to purchase an accompanying guidebook, as there are very few photos of the Adams House online. The house is so overwhelmingly lovely that I really wanted to be able to take photographs to examine them in detail, at my leisure.

this is different from the Adam Museum, also in Deadwood, but it is worth it if you want a glimpse into the past. The house was restored and the furnishings are, for the most part original. The examples of hand painted frieze were plentiful and beautifully preserved.
WE highly

I must say, I took a very special tour. It's was a Friday evening and the theme was the 1920's. The guide dressed in period clothing. Considering the time period...the house had amenities that not even today you would of think of. Many of the marble wash basins had ring holders on the facets....who would of thought. Each room had a purpose, and thought to details. From the crown molding, to wall paper. Servant call buttons....a place for guest to freshen up. The history of the
Adams Family. Look for the tear drop stain in the family bible where, W E Adams made entries, of daughters. Elegance, charm and grace awaits you. If you are as fortunate as I, Bonnie was my tour guide. She knew every aspect of the house and questions could be asked. Following the tour I enjoyed tea sandwiches, with tea or lemonade. Sitting outside as family and guest had done, so many years ago.....The special nights, Wednesday and Friday events, one might think it would make a romantic evening, back in time......

We enjoy touring homes and knew that this one was a must. In many of the rooms both my husband and I smelled an odor of perfume. There were only 6 of us on the tour so I stood by the different people to see if it was their perfume, but it wasn't. My granddaughter started a headache when we entered the house and it went away once we left the home. It is not a creepy or unfriendly house, but the three of us did encounter something.

It was unexpected to find such a great looking old mansion in Deadwood. The furnishings have been very well maintained, and are nice examples of life a hundred years ago. Amazing that among Italian marble sinks and imported tile, the sitting room's mantel was ordered from Sears Roebuck! Sadly, no photos are allowed inside the house.

Last night, I went with my 18yr old grand-daughter and her friend, on the paranormal investigation. I know one of the investigators, and was so excited to do this tour. We were not let down. The staff from the Adams house was on the tour, she was very insightful and informative of the history of the house. The investigators were so much fun, and we were encouraged to participate. Since it was dark, except for flashlights, the full elegance of the house was not appreciative. We will be going back to do the daytime tour. We will also be taking another paranormal investigation next year.

I enjoy visiting old homes and this house did not let me down. The house has the original furnishing and has been beautifully restored. The guided tour is packed with history of the owner, house and the city of Deadwood. There is a fee to enter the house that is used to keep the house going.

This beautiful home has a lot of history and our tour guide Casey made it that much more interesting. Very easy walk from downtown and I would definitely stop here while in Deadwood.

its like going back 100 years in time, the tour takes about 45 mins and you don't get to see the whole house

We visited Deadwood and had very limited time there. We debated if we wanted to spend some of that precious time in a museum. We did and were not at all sorry.

The museum tells the story of Deadwood, from mining, timber, cattle, gambling, and known people. Well worth the time.

Admission is free, but a donation of $5.00 pp is requested.

We visited on an early Sunday morning as our first stop of the day. It is a lovely home, full of "wow!" moments such as the telephone, the secret safe, family bible, servants call buttons, etc. The story of the families and the house is fascinating - imagine marrying someone 50 yrs older, and then simply leaving the house empty for 50 years after he died! The house is in wonderful condition. I confess that my daughter and I enjoyed it more than my son and husband.

Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable which we greatly appreciated for an early Sunday. There were a few "I'm not for sure exactly"? - which likely meant, "that detail has been lost to history" :)

While in Deadwood this a wonderful place to visit. It is beautifully restored with many of the original furnishing that belonged to house. Its a guided tour and our guide was very knowledgeable about everything in the home and the past occupants. Very enjoyable!

Very beautiful house and furnishings. Very interesting, very knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed the stories and information about the Adams family.

We have literally stayed down the street from the house on prior visits but never made it here. This year we made sure to see the house and my wife and I were very glad we did. Extremely well informed guided tour in a house that pretty much remains how it looked when it was built so many years ago. If at all interested in the history of Deadwood and the Hills then its a must (along w/ the museum)

We took this tour after going through the cemetery since it's down the block. The Adams story is interesting, and it's always cool to see these historic homes as they were back in the day.

I read the one terrible review and wondered if the individual had visited the same house that I did.

To have this magnificent home lay undisturbed for 51 years, the contents intact and no sign of vandalism just boggles the mind. Add in the fact that most of the furniture is original and you have a spectacular and historic home.

Take your time, enjoy your visit and as you go through, give thanks that it is still here.

On a note of information" Parking is in front on the street.

2nd note of information " Photos are not permitted inside the house.

Very nice tour glad we stopped. We were a little disappointed as to how much casino industry has taken over town. This experience was still about the original town.

Amazing place, very knowledgable guide. I wish I could of taken pictures of some of the old furniture and marble tiling and such but I under stand.

This was an informative tour of a local historic Queen Anne Home. Our guide really made the tour worthwhile with her knowledge and expertise despite being such a young woman. It was intriguing to see how a wealthy Jewish pioneer family lived and despite all their wealth still suffered heartbreak. This young lady brought Harris and Anna Franklin and their son Nathan to life and later to W.E., Alice and Mary Adams.

The tour was excellent and informative. If you like history, you must visit. The preservation was outstanding and rarely seen.

What a beautiful home and the fact that everything in there is from the original occupants is truly astonishing given it was unoccupied for decades. All the architectural details are fabulous and the furnishings are wonderful and eclectic and super interesting. We had a very good docent who was incredibly knowledgeable about the family and the restoration. It was an excellent house tour that took about 45 minutes. The tours are timed to go on the half hour, but they do fill up, so you may not get tickets for the next time slot if that tour is already full.

Old homes are very special. This one is rather unique in that nearly all the original furniture stayed here after the owner moved away. Beautifully designed, restored, and neat to visit. Guide was very nice, price was reasonable.

I love a good house museum (as someone who's written about historic house features for work) and really treasured my visit to this one because you're not allowed to take any photos inside. That made me savor every little detail I saw inside the house that basically serves as a time capsule. From the original flatware that was kept in the house safe to the stair's balustrade carved to fit a person's hand. The tour guide was also wonderful and full of all kinds of details that put everything into perspective about the lives of its inhabitants. If you're going here just because you expect to spy a ghost after watching one of the Deadwood episodes of Ghost Adventures, you may be disappointed. Someone on our tour asked the tour guide if he's experienced anything and he seems to be a staunch skeptic. But don't skip it just because of that. It's a wonderful stop and close to most of Deadwood's attractions anyway.

We took the tour of the Adams House because our oldest is interested in haunted places. The guide knew so much and had lots of information about the place. You are allowed to take pictures, but not with a flash. Some rooms seem really dark. It is really neat to see how ornate and detailed things were in this house. The tour is probably about 30 minutes. They have a gift shop as well. If you get there early or have to wait between tours, there is a waiting spot in the back or on the front porch. The tour guide comes out to get you on the front porch. There is parking on the street. But not enough for a lot of people. It wasn't busy the day we went. It also is not open on Sunday's.

Fantastic tour guide leaves you with knowledge yet intriguing facts to be pondered. Not to be missed to picture the lives that made the town.

This lovely home captures the 1930s in a beautiful and profound way. If you can’t walk in, then troll around the grounds, it’s just as interesting outside as it is in.

Ian was very professional and informative in explaining the history of the house. He took as much time needed to answer the number of questions asked by me an the other members of this tour. A very good presentation and well worth the time.

I have seen a lot more interesting historical houses in my travel, but it did capture the feel of the times for the wealthy. The tour guide wasn't a lot of fun but was informative.

This historic Victorian home can be reached by the trolley or you can drive to it and park on the street. Admission is $10/adult, $5 age 15-5. The tour takes 30-40 minutes. This is a beautiful house with original furnishings which is rare especially since it was sold several times and was once even a bed and breakfast. There are stairs to go up and down. Our tour guide was very good, telling the story of Mr. Adams and the tragedy of losing his family, then marrying again. Of course someone on the tour asked if the house is haunted. The guide indulged us by telling us about the strange things that happened to him in the house. It was fascinating. Definitely a must see especially if you like historic homes.

Enjoyed a nice tour of this fine old Victorian house. Very interesting history of the owners and occupants of the house. Lots of details were pointed out during the tour. The site is clean and well kept. The restoration work is excellent. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.

It is well worth it to take a tour of this Beautiful home. Our guide was very Knowledgeable. We were not able to take photos though.

Yesterday my family and I went on a tour of the Adams House. It is truly a step back into time. Our tour guide Cheyenne did a fantastic job covering both the history of the house and the history of Deadwood. Lots of good information. If you are in Deadwood, this is a must see.

Around last Halloween my son and I did the paranormal tour (which I would also recommend) at the Adams House and that was a great experience.

What a beautiful place. We loved seeing the many cutting-edge improvements - especially the absolutely gorgeous sinks in every bathroom! Our docent was well-informed and told us all about the family and the history of the house. Our large tour group broke into 2 smaller groups, so we weren't crowded and could hear and see everything. Glad we were able to see it.

Visited the Adams House and had a very nice tour. The house is beautiful. it is a fast tour but detailed. worth a visit!

We were on our fifth day of touring the Black Hills and really needed something different and low key. This tour was perfect. We thought our tour guide was fantastic. She had lots of interesting facts and stories for us. My ten year old daughter was much more engaged than I had seen her on other tours.

Great house with all the original furnishings! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and conducted a super tour of the house.

The house has a history that is amazing. And the house itself is a must see even if there was no history to it. The architecture, the decor, floors, walls, ceilings, the entire of the house is incredible! You will be totally surprised at what the house has gone through.
Take the tour, you won't regret it! Active military free, veterans discount. Worth every penny!!

Nice tour and interesting history of the house. Pretty quick so even kids were interested. The owner left behind almost everything when she abandoned the house do a lot of original items.

This house was built first class for the day. Very nice guide and shady porch for a rest. Not on trolly rote but not far.

We enjoyed the tour. The house has an interesting history which is conveyed through the stories. What bathrooms for that time! Pay notice to the toilet tank on the second floor :)

In the black Hills for our 32nd anniversary.
The Adams House did not disappoint us with it's rich history and amazing craftsmanship throughout the whole house.
The tour guide was the best I have seen in long time.

The fireplaces are gorgeous as well as the ornate moldings on the wall were stunning. Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely stunning even still today. Must see while in Deadwood. Many different tours available. Paranormal tour in October! Great for families, couples or going solo.

When you look at the old pictures, before the Deadwood Historical Society took it back. The tour is wonderful. The guide really knew her stuff and encouraged questions. Enjoy.

This is about a century old house that was built and owned by a rich entrepreneur and philanthropist from the area. The town spent over a million bucks renovating the place, and you will be in love with it of you're into historical homes.
The tour takes about 45 minutes to an hour and you will have to go up and down stairs.

Stephanie was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and responsive to our group's questions and needs.

Beautiful home! The modern luxuries the home had was amazing. The tour guide was very nice and informative. would recommend this tour if you love old gomes and history:)My husband even found a friend in a sweet cat hanging around the house😊

I just love historic homes and Adams House did not disappoint! The guided tour was well timed and really interesting! I had a few questions and the docent was knowledgeable and able to answer them. It was really a terrific tour!

It was great to visit the Adams House, but I will say that it’s more rewarding visiting the Adams museum and checking out the town in general (especially if you only have one day).

I would say that it’s a great view from the street too, and unless you’re super keen on the history inside, it’s worth saving your money.

This was one of the highlights of the visit to Deadwood, besides the history around Wild Bill. The history in the walls and the talk of the tour guide was outstanding.

Definitely worth the admission (can get $2 off coupon at visitor center) - a beautiful home full of history. Bill was our guide and was very knowledgeable and nice. He answered our questions and knew the answers to everything we asked. On a couple of questions when he wasn't sure he let us know he was "almost" sure and I appreciated the honesty. I'm not one to pay to tour an old home, but this one was absolutely beautiful with furnishings, wood work, fireplaces, fixtures, etc. I am so glad we did this and I would recommend it highly

We took the tour of this historic house while in Deadwood. The tour was very good, the furnishings are original. The tour is about 1/2 hr or so and worth it if you are interested in history.

The first time I came here I knew very little about this place. I had a very odd experience when I was there which hung with me for a long time until i received an explanation of sorts.
First of all, in full disclosure I am sometimes sensitive to energy. I am not a psychic, I am not a ghost hunter. During my first visit I distinctly felt a presence which I felt was male standing behind me and I also felt breath on the back of neck. No one was there. It was a strong enough feeling that I actually asked the tour guide if anyone had experienced any "paranormal" things while there. She very decisively told me "no".
Since then I have seen a Ghost Adventures where the staff told them that is was in fact, haunted and people had experiences there.
So here we are a few days ago, a group of 6 of us go for a tour. I was in awe of the beauty of this place and the fact that all the items left in this house belonged to the Adams family. They sat there for years, unused and not vandalized. It truly is a beautiful house.
Again as we went through I very distinctly felt my purse being pulled down. I grabbed it and turned to see no one behind me. I did ask the tour guide about any haunting activity in the house. He admitted that he had experiences and also that a Paranormal Society did investigations upstairs but also said he didn't believe in it.
Even if you don't believe in the paranormal, I encourage you to go for the history. It is a beautiful building and something worth seeing.
Tip - Not the best thing to do with small kids. They will get bored and there are a lot of things to touch that they don't want you to touch inside. There will be a day when your kids are older and you can always come back.

Loved visiting the Adams House! Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. So many neat features, from the sinks to the fireplaces to the art deco. So worth it!!

The story of the owners and antique furnishings was very intersting. The guide was very knowledgeable. They do have tours set at certain times so its good to arrive at the beginning of one.

Had a great and informative tour with Ian on Sunday. Interesting glimpse into late 19th century life.

Very beautiful house. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the house and the families that lived in it. It was worth going to see. I recommend making it one of your stops if you're in the area.

The place has a lot of history. Only bring a younger child if they can keep their hands off stuff. As it is all out within reach. Got scolded for standing on a rug that was historic to the house. Oops

Great little tour. A true step back into time. Guie was very knowledgeable. Wanted to stay longer!!

This home has had some restoration; however, a large part of the building is original with furnishing dating to one of the three owners.

It is worth the tour and very interesting.

This is a beautiful house full of history. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. You are not allowed to take pictures on the inside of the house for various reasons. Not even those without flash. They have a book for sale that is less then $5 that has some pictures in it of the inside and the people that lived there. Very beautiful grounds. There is a little gift shop in the back where you purchase the tickets for the tour. Very quaint. Well worth the visit. Even my husband liked it!

We did this tour while spending some time in Deadwood. I’ve toured old houses, but this one definitely had some unique features in it. Just wish we could have seen the attic and men’s smoking room up there! Our guide was knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. This was a fun way to spend a rainy day before heading up the hill to Mt. Moriah Cemetery!

Very interesting and a careful restoration. The guide we had was very knowledgeable interesting story, imagine a home being abandoned for decades with the owner visiting only once a
year, and not even staying there.

The house is beautiful! Intricate marble sinks and the wall stenciling is breathtaking! So much pride in the work that went into this house!

This is one of the most interesting historical home tours we have taken. Emma, the guide, is very knowledgeable and quite thorough. History of the house and owners very interesting.

The home is a beautiful place to visit with many original pieces throughout. It has a pre-entrance that is well worth spending time at. There is a timeline that helps visitors understand the history of the house and its occupants. The home is much more enjoyable when the timeline is understood. We recommend visiting the home, but not with small children.

Get a glimpse of life for the affluent in the late 1800"s. This house has some really unique and beautiful features that we think of as necessities but for the people of the time they were cutting edge amenities.

What a preservation! The original interior detail was absolutely amazing with MANY hidden gems. A must see in Deadwood.

According to tour guide, the house is supposed to be haunted but he has never heard or seen anything. The tour was $7, and $6 for seniors. Original wall paper & furnishings. The first floor is handicapped accessible. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. There is also a Adams museum in town.

We and a tour from Lexi! She was amazing! She knew the history and the way she described the artifacts and the details of the families that lived in the house was so intriguing!
This was very enjoyable!
Thank you Lexi!

Not sure if it was discovery or travel station, but it was listed as a haunted house....so we had to see it. Interesting. Weird. They lock you in the house. No photos allowed. I loved the original furnishings. Ok price. Could have told more about the 2nd wife. Could have told about the tv station coming and doing a show. I don't think the original cookies in the jar are the most interesting thing in the hous, but our guide did. Any way, fun tour interesting to history buffs.

So glad we decided to visit Adams House. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The entire history of the house was utterly fascinating. This is a must see tour for adults visiting Deadwood.
I would not suggest the tour for people with small or unruly children.

Highly recommend. Great history of one of the businessman of Deadwood, his life, his family, etc. Great tour!

The Adams House is a magnificent 125 year old Queen Anne style home in Deadwood. There are 1 hour guided tours on the history and people who lived here. Ian gave a detailed, interesting tour. Entrance fee is $10. They participate in the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM), so membership in one of those museums allows for free admission. There is free street parking near the house.

This was a great tour! The house is amazing from the outside, but the original furnishings they have on the inside is unreal! They have done an excellent job restoring this place, but still keeping the original feel of the house. The guide is very knowledgeable and the 45 minute tour is very informative. Free street parking right in front of the house, some even had shade. We had a lot of questions and she answered them all! A great place with great antiques. Bring you camera and enjoy!

This home is beautiful. It has been renovated to the time when the owners live there. Our tour guide was so good and knowledgeable. This was a piece of history to definetly see in Deadwood SD. The tour is of the home and you do have to go up and downstairs.

It was amazing like stepping back in time. To see all the painstaking detail people use to take on their finer homes is awesome. The bathrooms, especially the sinks, were very interesting to see.

This is an interesting place to learn about the history of Deadwood, South Dakota. The museum isn't huge, but it is well-presented, and very educational and informative. The staff is nice, and while they don't charge a formal admission price, they have a suggested donation amount. Worth a stop!

The Adams house is a must see in Deadwood. The home retains all of its historic contents and the tour is full of the family history and she was able to answer even the most obscure questions.

This house is fully restored and most of the furnishings are original. W.E. Adams was one of the first business men in Deadwood, operating various businesses starting in 1876, He also built the Adams museum in town and donated it to the city. The Adams house is a great place to tour and the docents know there stuff.

Adams house has tons of information about the area. Lots of historical artifacts. Everyone who visits Deadwood should make this a stop on their trip.

My wife and I toured the Adams House for the first time. The tour guides seemed to know everything about the house and its former inhabitants. The place has been restored and much effort is not put into place to keep it looking as historical as possible. The tour lasted about 45 minutes and explained much about the Franklin's and Adam's that formerly owned the home. This tour is well worth seeing.

This is well worth the tour. The story this house has plus the details the house still gives. I highly recommend this tour when in Deadwood.

The title says it all. The tour guide was knowledgeable as well. I don’t need to say any more but ...

We stopped but not open. Saw it from outside and did learn the history

From outside was nice, neighbors were nice

I enjoyed learning about the family history and the fact that the tour included each room of the home (so often home tours have some that are off-limits). I highly recommend this tour-and the town museum- for anyone interested in learning more about Deadwood's early days!

This tour was very boring and way too expensive . We had limited time in deadwood and wasted it going to this place. It was so boring and not interesting not memorable not something I would like to do and it’s very strange this is rated number one

This was a really great tour...As you walked through the house, the guide took you right back to the successes and tragedies of the family that built it in the late 19th century to the subsequent owners. And all the original fixtures and furniture were there, as well as pictures of the families.

What an amazing gem off the beaten path. This is a short tour through a 19th-century Victorian house. For the time (and even now), it was an incredible display of opulence, wealth, and all the comforts of then-modern technology. What is truly mind-boggling is how difficult and expensive it must have been to import everything into the Black Hills at the time of construction and future renovation.

It is a worthwhile stop if touring the Black Hills and spending time in Deadwood.

We enjoyed our tour of the home and learning about the history of the house and families that lived there. Also liked the fact there are still a number of things original to the house. We enjoyed our time there.

The Adams House tells the history of the family and their influence in the town of Deadwood. It’s just a short walk from Main Street. And, you can see cookies that are 80 years old and still in the cookie jar.
The docent did an excellent job in covering all the details and history. I highly recommend it.

It was very refreshing to have such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable young man educate us about the history of this beautiful home. Well worth the visit!

I have been to a fair amount of house museums in my time, and I really enjoyed how much this mansion pays attention to historical and original detail! It is called the Adams house for its third prominent owner, but the original man who built went by the name of Franklin. The tour guide made sure to give us history on both the original owner and the later, pointing out things in the house that were changed or that were kept original. The guide was very informative, answering any of the questions the others in my group had, and made the tour interesting and fun for us. The one thing I was surprised about was that we could not take pictures on the tour for security reasons. I would have liked to take pictures even if it was without flash (like other museums I have been to) but I understand that each museum is different, and this gave us the opportunity to really look around not just looking through a camera lens the whole time.

All in all I would recommend his to any history buff in the area, it's a quick and convenient tour of 45 minutes for 10 dollars each.

Great Tour! Lasts about 45 minutes, and gives views into the private lives of historic home owners. Lovely gardens.

Wow,, we are empty nesters trading off season to allow more time and a non rush visit to sights. I'm a history buff and this place is off the charts, definite must see. The history is really tied to the area as is the family . Well maintained and the tour guide Steve was friendly and knowledgeable. Traveling off season we were the only couple on our tour, which for a history buff was great.. highly recommend this added to our understanding of the Deadwood life style of the past.

Very nice preserved home and artifacts. Really nothing you can't see in any number of similar homes or museums in most parts of the country, but certainly worth an hour or so of time to gain some perspective on the history of this important family in the Deadwood area.

If you like history and beautiful old homes, this is a must stop while in Deadwood. The history of the home is very interesting and the restoration of it is amazing. If you tour the home, don't forget to check out the Adams Museum as well. It really helps tie everything in with the history of the area.

This house is beautiful. The history the guide shared was interesting and he did a wonderful job. The decision by the city to buy the house was a good decision. Thank you!

This home is full of original 19th century furnishings and is lovely although not that large. It is not a mansion or grand estate. Visitors must sign up for a guided tour that takes about 45 minutes. I enjoyed it but have been on better house tours.

A must see if you like architecture and history. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. The house is full of well preserve antiquities.
Interesting stories of the people who have owned the house.

I am writing this review from the front porch. My wife and two daughters are on the tour. I have two little dogs, and they can’t go in. I totally get it, this place is like a living, breathing piece of history.

I am fascinated by W.E. Adams. What a great character and and influential leader in the development of Deadwood. From business owner, to mayor, to philanthropist, Adams lived a life most of us could only dream of.

This house is a real gem. The porch I am sitting on is long and level. Intricate woodwork details around the Queen Anne porch is phenomenal. There are two benches. The left one is more comfortable, but the right one provides a slightly different angle of Van Buren Ave. The non-slip floor mats are nice. It rained earlier, and normally I would worry about skipping but not with these guys!

The garden out front has one flowering plant. It’s pink. Not really into gardening, but, for those who are, this place is lit. There are six steps. Sturdy and sound. They will need to be re-painted within three years, is my prediction. Handrails are 1st class and appear to be ADA compliant. From end to end the porch is 36 feet. That is exactly 11 and a half paces and normal walking rate. 41 toe-to-toe steps. The lone light fixture has a Sylvania 60 watt bulb in it. There is no mail in the decorative mailbox.

I may update my review with details of what’s inside later, once my family is done seeing it.

(Update 1: Very quiet street. There is a dog that is two or three blocks over. He barks every 5 or 10 minutes. It gets my dog’s attention. Somebody stopped out front and took a picture of the house. I offered to move off the porch so I wasn’t in their picture. They said I was fine. I still moved anyway, just to be nice and for something to do.)

(Update 2: The neighbors are a delight. I met Ed and Cindy. They live in 23 Van Buren Ave. they were outside trimming a shrub. I offered Ed a hand, there was a spot he just couldn’t quite reach and he doesn’t move around so good anymore—he’s 74 now. Cindy was great. She offered me an oatmeal raisin cookie (7/10 little too chewy). She said she loves living across from the Adams House and says I have to go in and see it. Amazing details of what to notice. I said I looked at pictures while sitting on the porch. She said the don’t do it justice and I should really go in. I told her I really was looking forward to it but we have the dogs, what are you going to do, you know? Very sweet lady.)

(Update 3: Wife and kids had glowing reviews of the inside. Said I have to check it out. We agreed next time my wife would wait outside with the dogs.)

We enjoyed the tour of this lovely house quite a bit. Our docent, Siamara, was very poised and knowledgeable. The antiques within he home were beautiful. Worth the visit!

A nice small museum. Plenty of Deadwood and old west history.
No cost to get in but donations are welcome.

They close at 5.

An easy walk from Main Street Deadwood.

3 floors and friendly staff.

We spent an hour at Adams House.

Overall - Fun.

took the guided tour which takes more than an hour. Modern meaning that it had Electric Lights (Most Likely DC), Telephone, Steam Heaters, Indoor bathroom and pantry call system. thought we were in Newport Mansion

Had to wait for the tour but it was worth it to see this amazing house. Used many Sear's Catalog items in the house, which was explained by the docent. Very interesting and great information on the owners. Call them to find and schedule your visit with their schedule.

Awesome that they were able to save this house from ,everything ,as I was told it sat empty for many years and the guides dress in old time clothing .

This is a great home to visit. This was built by a wealthy family that made their money off the vice in Deadwood. It was the purchased by the Adams family so basically has had only two owners. What I liked is while both owners were very wealthy, the house looks unpretentious. Rumors are it has a ghost.

We visited the Adams house today and took the tour. We had a great tour guide and learned a lot! It’s an amazingly beautiful home inside with loving energy! Definitely a must while visiting Deadwood!

The tour guide was nice and all, but there just isn't much to see here. It's a small old house. Congrats. Now you know. Go do something else.

I’ve rated it as good as the host was excellent and it was interesting to see inside the house and learning the history behind it. We felt it could have been a little better priced, but appreciate they do need to fund it.

Our guide Bill did an amazing tour and was full of information. This beautiful house a must see when visiting Deadwood.

Pretty unique to have a home that is a time capsule. They reviewed the history of the home and families. Much of the furnishings and more have been preserved. The city put over $1 million to restore the home and it shows. Good price for about an hour tour.

My wife and I have enjoyed touring historic homes in the cities we’ve visited on our road trip. Homes in small towns often provide very vivid accounts of life more than one hundred years ago. The Adams House was no exception. It was quite the place in old Deadwood. The efforts of the original owners to bring civilization to this area of the old west made for a great story, told well by our guide. It was almost too hard to believe how well built and attractive this home was given the location and the difficulties involved in securing the materials used in this home. The restoration efforts were truly remarkable. This home should be referred to as the REAL gemstone of Deadwood.

We wanted to visit the Adams House in our last visit in 2015, but ran out of time. We made sure to make more time for the tour and it was worth it. We learned more about Deadwood and the citizens who lived there. The Adams house has been preserved and restored with care.

Just the four of us and the tour guide which made it perfect for one on one questions. She had lots of info, the house was full of historic furniture, lighting and personnel items including photographs. Worth the almost hour it took to tour. Some steps but do-able.

Our tour guide was phenomenal. She was thorough, able to respond to questions, yet not too wordy. The history of the home was very interesting and the restoration was exquisite.

We were at the Adams House for their ghost hunt tour with the Black Hills Paranormal Investigations. It was at night, and in the dark, so even though we went throughout the house, we couldn't see much. It was enough for us to decide that we will definitely be back during the day for their normal tour.
It is a beautiful house and has an interesting history that we were told some of on the ghost hunt. If you like history and/or beautiful antiques, this is a good place to visit.

Per the docent, the house has been remodled a couple of things since it was built in the 1890s. More recently it was a bed and breakfast! Nothing establishes this house as a "must see attraction" when it is compared with other houses built for the wealthly during that era.

Very interesting tour of a true historic residence in Deadwood. Only downside is no photography. Knowledgeable and interesting docents make for a great tour.

Beautiful house with a very informational tour. The furnishings were all period correct and tour guide was fabulous.

This is a house restored to it original charm. It was a very modern home for it's time. Guided tours, depending on guide can be a little boring.

We absolutely loved going through this home. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered any questions asked.

This was a very nice restaurant . Old antique look,redone older house, bed and breakfast look. Served the best food! It was a great place to meet some friends and eat and visit for as long as you like. very friendly people.

What an amazing home to visit! Unlike other historic homes that we have visited, this was not roped off and behind glass. Our tour group was small and we were able to walk through the entire home and see what it would have looked like living over one hundred years ago. This is a great way to glimpse back in time while staying out of the weather!

My sister and I visited for the first time recently from the UK. We really enjoyed the tour and our guide was excellent. I also recognised the home from a paranormal TV show and did encounter a spooky experience on the tour! The interior of the home is very interesting, and you are permitted to take photographs. There is a small gift store behind the home where you purchase tour tickets, and you are able to park in front of the property. It was an excellent visit.

We became aware of the opportunity while on a tour of Deadwood. Its a wonderful period home dating back to 1890s full of original furniture and features. Well informed guides provide a great understanding of the significance of the structure and families who lived there. The home is an interesting contrast to the traditional image of Deadwood. Well worth the hour you will spend on your tour.

Actually missed the tour of the inside but was able to drive by and see the house and grounds. It is conveniently located on the way back from the cemetery.

Our tour took less than an hour. There was only 4 of us and the guide. We enjoyed the story behind the house. If you like to visit older homes than you will love this one. There is a gift shop which is were you buy your tickets. We were able to get a small discount because we are seniors. The gift shop is expensive as most of them are. Restrooms are located in the gift shop.
My husband and I walked from the Chamber of Commerce. This is a long walk so you might want to park and ride the trolley which will pick you up in front of the Chamber of commerce.

We adore the Adams House! This was our second visit in the last few years and it never disappoints. The house is gorgeous, unique, full of original furniture and beautiful period details, and uniquely personal because it was shut up after an owner died suddenly and, therefore, beautifully preserved just as those owners left it — right down to the cookies in a jar in the kitchen. Our tour guide was excellent and had an answer for each of our many questions. And the stories of the people who lived in the house, and the times in which they lived, are as good as the house itself. Their hairbrushes, their portraits, the family Bible, their love letters — they all make the experience just that much more rich and appealing. The house is just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Deadwood and a nice break from the hustle of the casinos and tourist shops. There’s also a nicely curated little gift shop if you’re looking for souvenirs.

We didn't love our tour guide so much. I would love to go back and do it again. The house is fantastic. There is a lot of history there, not just furniture.

We arrived for the last tour of the day. The host was absolutely wonderful as well as knowable not only of the history of the house but also on the history of Deadwood .He took the time to answer all questions asked. The day we arrived there was an new employee who was in training. It was his first day. We never would have known this was his first day if they did not tell us. He knew so much about the history of the area and the history of other historic homes in the USA. Between the two of them they made the hour we spent there memorable. The home is so beautiful and a must see.

This was a very interesting visit and I recommend you follow it by a trip to the Adams Museum in town as of course they are connected. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the family who lived here and the house itself, able to answer every question put his way. The furnishings and story behind each object is fascinating and personal. There is a small shop and a restroom here. Stairs may be a problem for some people. You would miss this from the main road so check out directions before you go. We parked in a nearby car park on the main road, don't think you could park at the house itself.

The Adams House and the story of its various owners tells the story of Deadwood and Lead from their earliest days. If you want to get a good feel for these historic towns, then this tour is a must. We had a rather novice and nervous docent, but he did fine and was joined by a very knowledgeable docent who helped fill in the blanks. The impact the Adams and Franklin Families had on the history of Deadwood are significant.

If you like to visit a homes that will take you back 100 years in pristine condition, this is a must see home. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was very personable. The tour took about an hour but was so interesting the time flew by. The details of the home were fascinating, considering when it was built. What a historical gem.

Robin the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Pointed out things I have missed I. other houses. Like the button on the floor for the Lady of the house to summon the staff in the dining room. Tub filled from the bottom

This was a wonderful attraction to visit. The tour was adults only which was helpful in getting all the history & information the terrific guide gave us. The tour was just the right length of time & the guide gave a very thorough history of the house. We were allowed to go into each room & all the furnishings were wonderful. We highly recommend this tour!

The tour was a window into the boom days of the community and culture. A worth while tour filled with tons of historical insight and date. The home is very well preserve and absolutely authentic right down to the cookies still in the glass jar on the cupboard. A must see for the area.

So much fun 😛❣️ Great exhibits.
Lots of work went into this museum.
So glad there was fun things open after the pandemic.
Thanks for the joy you provided.

Deadwood South Dakota is a small town with many gift shops, museums casinos/ hotel, this was by far the best museum in Deadwood (in my opinion)! not only do you get to learn about the history of Deadwood, but you also get to go up 3 floors to see some things found in Deadwood including the largest piece of gold found in the Black Hills found by Potato Creek Johnny. Wild Bills lucky rock that was in his boot and his gun he was shot with, and more!! this was a super fun thing to do in Deadwood!!
spend about 1-2 hours if you would like to see all three floors

The guy who gave our tour was a snooze fest. He asked for questions but then seemed irritated to answer. Never seemed to understand any jokes. The house is intriguing and I loved the story behind it. Very beautiful.

This was a great way to learn about some Deadwood history as well as see this historic home. Just don't eat the 80 year old cookies!

This tour was low key but very informative about not only the house but the history of the original and subsequent owners of the house. It is a house that was owned by a very wealthy couple and it displayed the most modern and expensive accoutrements of the era. Rather fascinating.

The house has been physically restored but it's full of original furniture, household goods and personal items of the previous owners. Gorgeous china and glassware, the original ovens from the early 1900s, lovely fireplace surrounds - it doesn't end! This is one of the most beautiful historic homes I've visited.

Fantastic place to visit in Deadwood - I love to pretend I live in beautiful old houses and this is my new favorite fantasy!

I can't give a accurate review because when we got there it was already closed. We have a friend who's last name is Adams and took pictures of it for them.

Beautiful Queen Anne Victorian home.Terrific historical record.Deadwood has one of the most extensive,meticulous historical documentation,in the nation.This home and the museum are a few blocks apart.The museum will take several hours to completed.There is tons of items and reading material.

Very good tour guide . Interesting tour of two families that made their lives and careers in Deadwood

This is a great tour. A little spendy Seniors #7.00 Adults $8.00
I was surprised how much I liked it..
No Picture taking allowed.):

We went on the last tour of the day and the guide was very interesting and kept a good pace throughout the home. You could hear her well and she shared a lot of good information about the home and the Deadwood community history.

Good way to learn the history of the area through the home of a prominent family in early Deadwood. Learned a lot.

We enjoyed very much the tour of the Adams House. Guide was very informative and interesting. Beautiful home! If you enjoy history this is the place. Not for children, though.

Very interesting and people were wonderful. We arrived 45 min before closing but they told us to take our time and answered all questions.